1. UNDERSTAND FROM TELECON THAT, OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT REQUESTED
REF A, ONLY REFITTED JEEPS ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH BUREAU
POLITICAL/ MILITARY AFFAIRS. ASSUME FROM FOREGOING THAT AID/
PUBLIC SAFETY OR FEDERAL POLICE AGENCIES DO NOT OBTAIN OR HAVE
ACCESS TO STOCKS OF SURPLUS RIOT CONTROL EQUIPMENT WHICH HAS
BEEN USED BY LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENTS.
2. IF FOREGOING TRUE, WE BELIEVE GOS WOULD STILL BE INTERESTED
IN PURCHASING USED EQUIPMENT FROM COMMERCIAL DEALERS IF PRICE
IS RIGHT. GOOD OFFICES AND ASSISTANCE OF USG IN MAKING PURCHASE
WOULD BE APPRECIATED.
JOHNSTON
CONFIDENTIAL
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